I BOUGHT AN ABANDONED VW TOUAREG V10 TDI!!

In today's video I reveal my Volkswagen Touareg I've been sitting on for a few months now! Its plagued with gremlins so was it worth it?

[@rossirving7172]

I’ve got a 07 v10, the battery system is a little complex on these cars. Battery under the passenger seat provides power to all modules, you can jump this using the engine bay terminals. The battery in the boot is just for starting the engine and only connects to the system when the key is turned. The volt gauge on the dash only shows the voltage of the battery under the passenger seat. If that battery is not supplying more than 10v to the modules they won’t talk to vcds. A lot of electrical gremlins clear up with a fully charged battery.

[@ashleyclough5917]

The man with the info! 👍

[@deep4730]

That's a good head ups!!

[@rossirving7172]

I’ve already had similar issues and replaced the battery under the passenger seat. It’s a big one 950cca 110Ah, won’t find in Halfords! 😅

[@danielmorrissey5842]

Hay lad i have 3.0 v6 tdi and i have no battery in boot and its starts and runs away why is tis my starting battery i might swap tmorrow to see will she start with it in boot mine seems bk words:( lol

[@rossirving7172]

Hi Dan, the twin battery setup is only for the v10 Touaregs. V6 will only have the one under the passenger seat.

[@imranyaqub1790]

More content on this V10 please Dean. Speak to Darkside, see if they'll help out, or a collaboration with Diagnose Dan. Either way, you may hate it, but worth the work just for the sake of getting the V10 running good again. Looking forward to more on this 👍🏼

[@jeremybevan5946]

Hi Dean, Before you test the ECU look at the immobiliser module as when these go faulty they stop you connecting to the ECU. Its worth spending time on this car and when you sort out what may be one electrical fault everything else will seem straight forward.

[@giorgostzavaras5686]

Frankly, I would like to see this thing come back to its former glory. These are truly awesome

[@nomadnomad9517]

Not with a V10 though. That engine was flawed from the start.

[@h3n488]

There's not too much European V10 Touareg content out there, so it would be cool to see you save this. Then go offroading with Darkside Developments people? 😄

[@janniss6401]

The important battery on these is the supply battery under the seat. The one in the boot is only for starting the engine. Touaregs and phaetons are extremely picky about battery’s. Slight low voltage and not using AGM battery’s can cause any electrical problem you can possibly think of. Also charging the rear battery does not charge the battery under the seat, as it’s only connected when in use or being charged by the alternator. You can charge the supply battery from the terminals under the hood, but you’re technically not supposed to, as it can also upset he cars electronics

[@andrewmacfarlane9448]

Agreed. I've now installed a 60ah 1450ca lithium battery under the seat. Fixed all my hot start issues. Battery only weights 8kg too.

[@alexp893]

Indeed - there are TWO batteries in these and it is crucial they are both fully charged and in perfect health; these cars hate low voltages. Check for water ingress in both front footwells - the sound insulation under the carpet holds water like a sponge and will slowly corrode the electrical components located there. I don't think it's a 2003 car. The headlights suggest it's a facelift 2006 and onwards model. What a wonderful machine and we will never see their like again so you need to save it! Get those two batteries replaced then take it from there. Cheers!

[@ianrudge4580]

Battery in boot is only a starting battery. There’s another one under the passenger seat that runs the central electrics.

[@rivergate]

Yep. Beat me too it.

[@MattyEngland]

Check the fuses mate. Could be that the fuse is gone for the obd2 socket. You should have 12v on pin 16 at all times. If they are OK and you have an oscillascope, then if you check pins 6 and 14 you'll be able to see if you have a good CAN waveform. It should look like a mirror image, so as one signal goes high the other goes low. If you don't have an oscillascope then you could try unplugging modules one by one and retrying vcds, as if you have a bad module it can mess up the whole CAN system.

[@ben-lb4yt]

My dream car. Touareg V10 tdi. What a beast. Save this 1. I don't think they will ever make a beast like that ever again for domestic market. Diesel power all the way. Love your channel and keep up the top vids mate.

[@simonwilliams1740]

That's your dream car?! Dream bigger!!

[@adamcharnley254]

Keep it as a dream mate, because the reality of owning one is a nightmare, great engine and that’s about it

[@ogalief]

I have a fully loaded V8 and absolutely love it (aside from the cost of ownership). If I were to have bought a new Corolla, I would be upside down the same amount of money in the end (factoring in maintenance and additional fuel costs). I keep mine meticulously maintained, and most people can't believe it's a 2005. You get way more for your money than a brand new Corolla too (except for Apple CarPlay and resale value). If you can afford a $20,000 car, I'd highly recommend a V10 Touareg (or W12)

[@bEEBO178]

Dream bigger kid

[@ogalief]

@@bEEBO178 some people have lamborattos as their favourite car, some people like weird cars. Someday I wanna get a late 2000s Audi Q7 V12. It’s a 12 cylinder minivan. I find that more interesting than a cliche super car

[@andygj66]

I thought I was on a gardening channel at first with the amount of greenery going on! It’s an awesome looking car and the fault finding and diagnostics will make for fascinating content. It’s definitely worth saving. Apart from the tatty switchgear the interior looks okay. If you can sort that out it will be a nice motor.

[@MrSausageT]

I think in order to recoup some money, you’ll have to do a diagnostic series. Looking forward to it. Darkside developments have done amazing work on these cars. They seem to make great off-roaders

[@mikedavies4387]

Darkside Developments are spot on with there work 👌

[@coggsy3036]

If I’m not mistaken I think these v10’s are the only car in its class that will tow a Boeing 747 airplane

[@joem8213]

I can see this one being a nightmare 😂! Don't see many V10 diesels, save the old girl!! Good content mate

[@poonabear]

I reckon a collaboration with darkside developments is in order. They know these inside and out. You could make it a nice offroader for yourself.

[@perniciousgreg]

I have 2 of these touareg v10s, a 2004 and a 2007 (UK). Welcome to hell :D It's worth the tears when it's all together but all I can say is good luck. It will become a labour of love and you will consider not selling it...

[@jammmmmmieblak]

Gotta speak to the guys at Darkside Developments, either for assistance, or for go faster bits!

[@dazndots]

It's a bloody Tank. Not liking that sound under the high revs though... This thing will hoover up puppies and small children. The battery under the seat might clear up a lot of issues for you mate get that on direct charge everything is pointing to that for the simple electric trips but this wasn't parked up originally because of a flat battery as you know. It sounds like Fragle Rock on a cold start and that's probably normal enough for these but my ear just hears money getting chewed up under that bonnet. Will make for really interesting content i believe but you might end up in a straight jacket after this lad. Good luck and keep up the great content.

[@ShalomBrother]

Get it going and use it like you did with the Skoda! It seems to be a thing these days to take the fuse out that controls the OBD port on cars that have keyless start. May be worth a check.

[@cianmacnamara6702]

I think the V10 has 2 batteries? Remember seeing this when replacing the one under the passenger seat on my wife's R5. Undo front bolts, seat tilts back nicely. Good luck!

[@reviewmaster4x467]

If its anything like the porsche cayenne look under the passenger side carpet. There might be corrosion in the wiring that may need cleaning and soldering. The carpet may be soaked from the air-conditioning over the years. Or it may have second battery under the passenger seat that may have failed.

[@mikecarver437]

I have one of these monsters, it's abit of a problem child but I can live with it. The v10 has 2 batteries, one in the boot and another under the passenger seat, I think the reason why vdcs can't read the car is because the battery under the seat is dead, this battery runs all aux and the battery in the boot starts the engine. Try charging both batteries, Please don't scrap it, do the right that by this rare beast and put it back as it should be. It will put a massive smile on your face when you pit your right down.

[@michaelh2034]

Get rid of it. They have way too many issues including gear drives which fail costing many thousands to repair.

[@richardjones5255]

On another site I was viewing today, they referred to the 'comfort module' which comprised the immobiliser. Apparently this controls the communications, fixing and reprogramming that sorted the Audi in question.

[@bradleyhayes812]

Mat Armstrong?

[@patchp009]

On another site, they actually got shit done!!!!

[@waynebeyers7951]

Diagnose Dan

[@docgramps1]

Before you sell it, check out what Darkside Developments did with theirs. Absolute multi-purpose weapon. Pretty sure I saw a vid of it pulling a 40t lorry out of snow! End of the day, could just be a dodgy ground cable, it is a VAG after all, and when it works it's in goodish external shape, be worth a few quid, surely?

[@TheOriginalDaveJ]

Deano, check the footwells for water. If there's any modules under the carpet that have got wet, that'll play havoc with the electrics. Also check the side panels in the boot for water. Then look at the immobiliser module before going near the ECU.

[@Vespastendert]

Looks like the spare wheel well had some in it

[@daviewilson_1]

yeah samcrac had the same issue & it was a water logged module that made it light up like the xmas tree

[@ventouxR]

Windshield looks steamed from inside and boot doors were open, you can see light come in before he opens them manually (struts gone?).

[@markjohns7930]

They got two battery main one is under passenger seat . Don't bother fixing there money pits

[@rthomasbox]

I can’t see who is going to buy this after you have fixed it, weigh it in and sell the private plate. Do a car crushing vid!

[@jimagnew1305]

I'm actually looking forward to see all the issues resolved. This will make great content

[@markcfullam]

Fair amount of £ invested, and i think that V10 will be interesting to see what it will be like. Something different for the channel Dean, so i personally think it would be good to see what you can do to get it up and running. A good proper clean of the interior and maybe a refresh of the switches (so at least you can see what they are!) might be good too.

[@simonj3247]

Hi Dean, that’s got the new revised 2007 onwards front end on it. Possibly a lot of wiring issues in getting that new front end to fit / work for the guy who fitted it. My input - keep with it that will be an awesome car when done……good luck mate..

[@paulsmith3316]

Excellent video as usual. To get it diagnosed and MOT'd would be fantastic content on a rarely shown beast of a car. On purely economic grounds, it could be a money pit that you might not get any return on. Love this channel.....

[@NickyyDubbs]

If you need any insight on issues or have any questions, let me know. I’m very well versed in the V10’s, even having done many “engine out” jobs without pulling the engine. Once you get the small stuff worked out and keep up on regular maintenance, its very reliable. One of the best cars I’ve ever had

[@jedwhassell]

Maybe you can help with my orange 'running gear fault' light! I have a 2004 2.5 TDI with air suspension. The air suspension works fine and as it shouldd do but i have this damn light on the dash all the time!

[@georgedaville4662]

I remember when this beast was launched. VW had a video icon showing the crank pulley with soundtrack of it ticking over, it said what does a V10 diesel sound like? It was hypnotic. I was totally sold on this car, ( but couldn’t afford it, or anything else much at the time!). Mr Sensible says bin it, but Mr I Love V10’s says sort it. Obviously had a Construction, agricultural or transport sort of dude owning it at some time, with rough hands, that scraped off all the interior trim! I just find the sound of that engine hypnotic, perhaps you should sell it as a living sculpture with a hypnotic soundtrack - different 👍😎😂

[@acorndogs904]

That dead battery will give her plenty of faults

[@ivanpetrov9230]

You love packed engine bays! Next up Bentley W12 twin turbo!

[@geoffwalker1531]

Those problems scream water damaged modules. It may have been driven through a neighbours pond at some stage in a moment of madness. The Sills can fill with water and play havoc with the floor mounted modules. I know that from working on Cayennes. The drain plugs get blocked As mentioned already: Check Battery under passenger seat Check BCM and Comfort module The engjne wouldn't start if the ENGINE ecu was damaged

[@L33ETH]

This’ll make great content but there’s no way it’ll be worth it financially to get this back to its former glory. Such a shame that cars like that get neglected to that point

[@ericrombouts7698]

German technology at its worst

[@thomaspotkamp6768]

I say save this beast! Start by removing a bunch of interior parts and checking for water damage, check fuses and try to find out if someone else has had these kinds of problems before

[@keithmatthews1673]

In my opinion it is a lot more interesting than rubbish old hot-rodded boy racer Golf GTIs! I hope you are able to establish comms and at least get a diagnosis. 'Diagnose Dan' channel did an Audi this week that was completly dead and it turned out to be not too difficult so you might get lucky! I shudder to think what the road tax will be 🙃

[@jamesjones8574]

Having seen one of these tow a Boeing 747, give it a second chance and fix it.

[@ben-lb4yt]

I have seen it too mate. Top gear. Not many cars can pull a boing 747. Recon there's tractors what would struggle too keep up with this V10 beast

[@jasonmyers2005]

Now then. You’re into the car now so you might as well get it thumping that V10 and an mot on it. Then sell it

[@markdouglas2035]

2.5k fml......id be checking power to that eobd socket.....u might find convenience control module submerged in water....

[@paveltolz6601]

GROUNDS GROUNDS GROUNDS. Diesels live and die electrically because of the grounds. So, go over ALL the grounds where they attach to metal... engine bay, chassis and especially those to the ECM. Give them a good cleaning with a wire brush. Reassemble / attach with a contact PROMOTER (not dielectric grease). Here in 'The Colonies' I use 'NOALOX' found in the electrical dept. of the hardware store. Protects from corrosion and promotes connectivity. Pro Tip, don't use IN multipac connectors as you'll cause shorts across the pins and then you're F'd.

[@stebro2738]

I've had a few German diesels ( one in my Jeep that will pull down a house!) & more than a few VW's (Yup; started in the air cooled Porsches and VW's a Looong time ago) I ran an auto , truck & large marine electric shop for a few years.. Every German car Loves (& eats!!) batteries.. especially if they are anywhere below 12 - 12.3 resting volts! 1); Charge that big Yuasa, & 2): put a load test on it. If it is anywhere near 10 v or less.. DITCH IT! German electronics are pretty poor... even worse with a weak battery, weak alternator or...ANY Compromised cable or plug connection due to corrosion or just a poor connection. Pull ALL the major connections (right after you change the battery) and clean & re-install. Should start , run & some codes should go away Yea.. fix it ..I'd give a lot for a V-10 diesel!! Thanks for the video from the USA.

[@kevinjones1331]

My 07 Passat (160k) had similar symptoms 18 months ago.... * All dashboard warning lights illuminated with audible beeps. * Dsg stuck in 'P' * Electric parking brake stuck on. * Vcds not communicating. * Car jump started but would not move. I then did a running test on alternator using a multimeter...This confirmed low voltage output (Common on Valeo alternators).. Purchased new alternator brushes (ebay £12)...Hey Presto...All the above issues fixed...Drastic symptoms leading to easy fix... Not saying this is the cause of your issue but definitely worth testing.

[@geeks4hire]

Check your Terminal 15 voltages in the fuse box. The spare wheel well looks rusty as though it may have been full of water at some point in which case there are some connections in there which may be rotten and dropping the supplied voltage which would cause absolute havoc on the electrics. A simple fix if rectified.

[@BernardMogodu]

Which fuse box is terminal 15?

[@geeks4hire]

@@BernardMogodu You can usually pick up T15 voltages in all fuse boxes. Mine had dropped to

[@williamegler8771]

In the United States VW/AUDI/Porsche "FAN BOY'S" would be throwing wads of $100.00 bills at you begging for the privilege of buying it .. Then they would claim that it is faster than a Lamborghini. More luxurious than a Bentley. Able to out handle a Lotus. Better off road then a Land Rover and more reliable/durable than a Toyota.

[@onkarfreshie3127]

To-WHY-reg?? Toyota Land Cruiser 4.2 td, Swiss army knife. 25 year old 200k later, still a dream to drive compare to my Bentley flying spur. W12 6.0 petrol. A phaeton in disguise. Lol Always King Cruiser!

[@75L48]

was it worth it? No. You cant even imagine how much this car would cost you to put it up into proper running roder. I mean proper. And it still will be Fugly sqeaky sqealy interior with falling off parts. Its incredible how much VW did fuck up compared to Q7 I and Cayenne. Same platform same tech and this is the result. That V10 is magical but equally magical shit, impossible to repair with all inherent faults which cannot be rectified easily. Well not to lie its possible, for some 10-15k if you do work yourself. Sorry man, these are not worth saving. Q7 V12 TDI on the other hand... But that costs really 10x as much as these worn out V10s.. for a reason.

[@HQBProductions]

Oh how I wanted one of these when new! For a long time I was trying to eat brave pills to buy one around £30/35,000 but never did. It is sad to see what was a very nice car get to such a state. It is also a very early one in the first few months of being on sale so probably a dealer demonstrator originally. What to do?…for content it would be fascinating bit for you, huge bills and a wallet emptying exercise far beyond its value. The MOT history is not that bad though…my guess is a good life until 2008/9 but afterwards, probably not much servicing or care. £2500…was big money…try a few simple fixes, if they work, MOT then to an Auction after a big clean up and scrapyard sourced new switchgear/knobs etc. Good luck with that!!😱😱😱😱😬😬😬😬😳😳🙂

[@СергейБожко-я2в]

First of all tried to make an gateway module and check power supply on module.Not only 30+ and ground.And 15+.After ignition.If there is OK You can read the blocks,which work.After this must check can-bus data on gateway module.Secondary tried to do this procedure on Comfort module.

[@julianlangdon3456]

Do the figures; are you going to make anything on it, even if its 'Best Case Scenario'? Is the Market for this ancient luxury vehicle with a gigantic engine as miniscule as it would’ve been back in my day when for instance you couldn’t GIVE AWAY a 3 litre Vauxhall Carlton? Is it structurally OK? If you ain't gonna win no matter what, get rid now before you lose any more time or money.

[@martyndavies1482]

Required for V10 TDi ownership without financial ruin: unlimited time, patience of a saint, workshop, 2-post lift, engine cradle hoist, VCDS, every other tool known to man...

[@morahman6687]

This is going to be well interesting 🧐 look forward to seeing this beaut coming along, would love to see a major transformation 👌

[@Rockport1911]

From the time where VW had alot more money for experiements: V10 TDI Touaregs are rare, R50 variants more rare, V12 Q7 even more.

[@jarrodmcnorvell8661]

Not the ECU!! Most of the electrical issues will be the wiring harness which was crap spliced from the factory on all of em! I'm in the US (ex-pat) and all 4 of my V8 Touaregs have needed the driver's (left) side foot well harness repaired. The wiring actually corrodes away to nothing at these joints, possibly because they didn't clean off the solder flux! Lots of videos on this but make sure you get all the factory splices. That harness runs up the foot well into the firewall plenum. I'm not sure if the wiring harness is reversed left to right in UK... Fix those and you'll be surprised how much works again. Best of British to you sir.

[@johnchristmas7522]

When I worked in Police stations, years ago, I saw a Touareg, that looked a bit suspicious, in that there was a colour spray over down by the sill. A Policeman said "You wouldn't want that one, its two cars!" Its what they call a chop job, two cars that have been written off but rejoined to make one! What they do is join it at the top of the rear window, that way there is no seem across the middle of the roof. So what might seem a good cheap car- YOU NEED TO SEE IT UP ON A RAMP!!!

[@michaeldebrou8767]

Just watched this amazing "DeadAudi" re-birth. The Tech is super clued up. Thought it might help you out.Here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4eUon-DdsSlq6c

[@stefanpfeifer5999]

Bro, touareg with a water leak. That's mold not moss. Check the splice in the wiring harness at the foot well. It will be gone. Restore power to gateway and the dlc. When you ran the test with vcds it stated no 12v at dlc. I paid $1750 for my v10tdi. It needed a valve body, propshaft and de-sludging. Super solid ride now. And faster than my stage 2 gti.

[@mungchungy1]

Since you keep calling it a piece of crap then Sell it to someone who knows what they are doing and who will actually appreciate it. At least here in the US these are very rare and still expensive (15-20k). Also that face-lift in the US would be a 2007 and up model year, doubt it's an 03 even over there. BTW 2 batteries in the diesels ( under 12v is bad for a treg and throws a ton of codes) and the back glass can open without opening the hatch.

[@30NDY]

From what i see in your video, judging by the headlights, you have a facelift model, wich (in Europe) was launched in 2006.

[@tkpeters]

Port Test, showed you VBat 1.7V & Ign 0.0v, that needs dealing with before you start with anything else

[@musto87]

I think its good for KZbin videos and may gain you a few thousand followers. Some catchy subtitles such as cheapest VW V10 in UK or something

[@a-z1181]

Nice car. Fix it ! Sounds like diesel locomotive.BTW dashboard gear selector display is in solid color suggesting faulty gearbox.

[@derekgb3780]

You wonder why VAG thought it necessary to produce a 10 cylinder diesel - I wouldn't have guessed any need to go further than 8 cylinders for a diesel?

[@ryanp6138]

What about 12?

[@seanb9814]

If VCDS wont connect to any of the car's modules that usually means one of modules is hanging up the CAN BUS or there's a wiring fault on the CAN BUS. One tactic is to unplug one module at a time and see if you can connect to the others. Tedious work as no doubt some of them will be a b*****d to get to. That said under 10V on the voltage gauge is not good. So need to get that sorted first.

[@Funky_Geek]

You clearly have the skills to fix this but I’d say on this occasion your energies would be better put into your other projects. Looks like a money pit, get rid.

[@RichardWalker-ko6iz]

Mate, best advice I can give you if not fixed already is get the kessy unit tested by a electrical wizz kid . We had the boot lid problem on our v10, same as you. the battery then kept discharging, replaced that, alarm kept going off all hrs of the night, had to disconnect the drivers seat battery every night for 2 months until we got the kessy unit fixed. (and it only cost me like £40 in the end) bahahaha

[@excossack]

8.5v is not good. Time for a battery from one of the other big engined Audis. Clean up earths / try a new earth to the ecu and maybe clean up the OBD socket incase its full of crud. Above all good luck!

[@cammmy]

Hi Dean, posting again just to make sure you see this. VCDS will not auto connect to these ECUs (there are 2 for the engine). You have to tell VCDS what car it is and it will then connect. I had the same thing with my Phaeton V10

[@dinoanusic1307]

Hello, i have 3.0 v6 and have one problem, sometimes on dash all gears are highlighted. Sometimes it's ok and it shows gears normal. I got advice that there could be a problem in the battery. Whether anyone had similar problem? It's automatic gearbox.

[@markmawson1]

Check fuses for it not connecting to VCDS as I have had a few vehicles including VAG Vehicles that wouldn't connect via OBD2 port and it was the fuse had blown

[@jasonzondor4788]

Looks like the immobilizer is kaput. The immobilizer will prevent the gateway (hence no communication to anything) from powering on and other odd things you're seeing.

[@SB-vb8ch]

8.5v not horrendous? That is beyond dead! The definition we used to use was 10.5v with C20 load. As the other guy in the comments mentioned it's a dual battery setup.

[@todayintheshopbanksy5904]

Start simple, powers and grounds first then look at the ECU. I have had similar issues talking to VCDS on some VW Audi cars that have been ok.

[@billsheehy1660]

Love to see you get it up and running, like to see the processes that you follow. Its always helpful.

[@rbd199]

Sound a bit like my ‘56 plate 5 cyl 2.5 tdi (BNZ) transporter - like it’s two of them bolted together!!

[@brianfd622]

May not be ECU just the comms check power to grounds, start with the fuse box, had a vehicle not getting into ECU Saturday turned out to be a fuse, replace and if it goes again you will have to find the short, so good luck with that.

[@tomjohnstone5581]

My 2006 V6 Tdi had the same problems - probably dampness under the front passenger carpet where all the electric are - there is also a micro switch below the gear lever that mine was broken and it wouldn’t allow me to put it in park and remove the key - Good Luck 🤞

[@Mrreal1871]

I was thinking from the video started you should just let this one go as not everything is worth saving and this is a money pit but after you have put 2.5k out already your kinda screwed. it''s not worth the effort or money. Who would even buy it the first repair is more than it's worth. It was a pointless car when VW made it. Your gonna have to take this one on the chin I think and the Porsche was a bad buy as well even though you done such a good job on it I'm afraid. That's gonna be an impossible sale unless you drop it a lot like break even drop it. No one's buying these cars unless it's on PCP or lease and anyone with big 40k plus to drop on a car can afford a straight one to start with.

[@GarageItYourself]

First is checking both the batteries have the correct specs for the vehicle and then if they're good I'd unplug both the immobiliser and body control module as not being able to connect says to me that there's something on the Canbus or K-line causing comms issues. With so many body control items not working I'd say there's a fair chance the Body control module is faulty.

[@evieemaya88]

I'm in the camp of try get it running, but in understand your time Vs worth it. I'm not sure how KZbin works but if views and likes give you some payment, maybe stipulate how many views and likes you need per video so us as your community can try help that way.

[@MrAvant123]

The green indicator on batteries only shows the SG of one cell and so is only a rough guide. Interesting project an unusual and complex car, but the fact that there are so many alarms may be a good thing in the long run as they may all be common. I would persevere as running right this would be a reasonably desirable car -- I think £2.4k was a bit steep though !

[@stevesje71]

It’s possible that this car isn’t CAN-BUS auto recognisable so you may need to select the model manually in VCDS

[@johndearn9457]

Collaboration between yourself and Darkside Developments could be interesting

[@Nick_G7IZR]

8v is not good. That will play havoc with the ECU and comms. I know I'm a week late, but stick a new battery on and see...

[@mortensandmoen5208]

Maby start with getting the car in and let it dry out. Get out the moist of it and give it a clean. You can try a New battery and maby open som of the conecions and chek for moist and coroksion. (Sorry my English)!

[@mk7gti911]

Actually the vcds test wasn’t passed. K1 and K2 showed no power. So your obd port doesn’t provide any power to your laptop, check all of your fuses with a test light and charge the battery under the seat!

[@alexmacdonald4270]

I think you should fix it as there’s no much Touareg content anyway, and it will be cool seeing it restored, would also be cool to get the manky switches swapped out, may be replacements i salvage yards etc.

[@rivergate]

I had a 58plate V10. Does yours have the battery below the passenger seat too? When mine started going funny I replaced both and it started to behave. Also, the key in the dash can be turned anti-clockwise to start with the other battery.

[@MrGh421]

Dean......Hybrid turbos....Decat....remap....send it! Stage 3 Toe rag..first ever?

[@guzmangil5476]

Pretty stupid all that white plastic painted black instead of making it solid... what a shame... And... go for it!

[@paulsprojects1]

has some one facelifted the front end because an 03 plate should have the earlier style lights and grill etc, if it has been facelifted then this could potentially cause a fair amount of problems on its own also worth checking that someone hasn't put in a dummy obd connector and hidden the original as a security measure, it wouldn't be the first i've seen would love to see you sort out the issues and it would provide mountains of content but i can see that you're not really feeling it which is a shame

[@dally4101]

door locking is a common VW fault, the key is once for drivers door but twice for all other doors, the central locking is not getting the second signal at the boot, I have to open by rear door and the boot will open, cheaper than stripping the dash to replace the faulty sensor, s for the car I think a 5 litre will be very hard to sell, I would sory the stuff to make it safe and run, and sell it as aproject, you should be able to get your money back and a bit of profit,

[@johnclarke6542]

Check your power, ground and signal check before you spend, but a break out box on the OBD2 connector you with see who is live

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Save it ! They are a dying breed and quite rare. This one will be tough but very interesting content and may help present/future owners of one to solve or diagnose problems. Good luck

[@timothyherrington3977]

Are you sure it's a 2003? It looks like a second generation model maybe 2006 or newer, electrical night mare

[@leetaylor5348]

Well have you had a look for new ish , dash parts ?? . How much ect . ?? If cannot find _or to much for a few bits ... sell it & get money back . !! Seems to be a lot wrong with it !!!

[@dcartellone2659]

Always thought the first generation had a cool look, mechanically they all ran like s$&t.this looks like my old Touareg.so many electronic problems and gotta love removing the seat to replace the battery.😆